If you are like most people you don’t want to have pests hanging around your home. They are just creepy and crawly and have a slew of bad habits that make them a problem when they infest your home. The pests that you should be most concerned about can cause damage to your home including the structure. You also can have concerns when you are dealing with pests that are known for carrying disease that can affect you and your family. On top of that there are pasts that also spread bacteria. The issue is that once pests are in your home they are walking on the surfaces that you are then going to use. They leave the bacteria in their trail and even in the foods that they happen to get into. Pests are not something that you want near your loved ones which is why having professional pest control can help to keep them from infesting your home. As if you needed any more reason to hate pests there is another. The black widow is a spider with a venomous bite. They inject their venomous toxin into a victim which could even be your beloved four legged family member.
Stewart Termite & Pest Control Lists What You Can Look For if You Think Your Dog Or Cat Has Been Bitten By a Black Widow Spider
Symptoms of a Black Widow Spider Bite on Your Dog or Cat: If you have concern that there are black widow spiders in and around your property it is best to have your home treated by a professional. If your furry pet starts to act weird and you know they have been near an area that has a potential black widow spider, you will need to contact your vet for treatment. They may only need to keep an eye on the pet to ensure that the venom leaves the body. There are some signs that are common when your pet has been bitten by a black widow that you can look for. The venom is an neurotoxin and will cause the dog or cat to not have the ability to walk or run properly. They may look wobbly and not able to coordinate their steps. They also can have diarrhea, vomiting and might start to slobber more so than normal. You can also check the pet for an extended belly that feels hard as well as muscle spasms. Although these are signs of a black widow bite they can also be signs of other health concerns so be sure to follow up with your vet.
Why Would A Black Widow Bite Your Pet?: A black widow and most other spiders do not set out to bite unless it is the small prey they have caught in their web. Spiders will do what they can to run from danger but sometimes that is just not possible. Your pet will most likely be curious about things that move and they might sniff too close to a spider. This may leave the spider no way to run and biting is their defense mechanism. This is the most common way that your pet will be bitten.
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Stewart Termite & Pest Control offers spider and pest control services to help treat for pests in and around your home. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.